All studies that involve actual handling of live vertebrate animals should be filed on the regular “Protocol Form (Updated 9/19)”.
If your study consists of the direct, unobtrusive observation of free-ranging animals under natural conditions and does not require that animals be contacted, captured or restrained at anytime you should complete the “Protocol for Observational Field Studies”. In addition to the protocol form a Coversheet will need to be completed for the Observational Field Study Protocol. This form will be reviewed by the IACUC Chair and Veterinarian to determine if it qualifies to be exempt from further review.
If your study consists of observation of animal(s) in an educational setting and does not require any handing by observers and does not interfere with the animal(s) normal behavior or activities, you should complete the “Protocol for Educational Observational Studies”. In addition to the protocol form a Coversheet will need to be completed for the Education Observational Study Protocol. This form will be reviewed by the IACUC Chair and Veterinarian to determine if it qualifies to exempt from further review.
NOTE: Proposed additions and changes in personnel, other than the Principal Investigator will be considered “Minor” provided that an appropriate administrative review mechanism is in place to ensure that all such personnel are appropriately identified, adequately trained and qualified, enrolled in applicable occupational health and safety programs and meet other criteria as required.
The IACUC remains responsible for confirming that all IACUC review criteria regarding personnel training and qualifications are maintained and documented. At the time of an individuals training either the PI will inform the Veterinarian or she/he will contact the PI to find out what protocol(s) the individual should be added to. The Veterinarian will then add the individual to the protocol.
Protocol Modifications
To modify an existing protocol, insert the modifications into the approved protocol form and highlight them, or use a different font. Send the modified protocol along with an electronic message to acp@uwm.edu indicating what the modifications to the protocol are.
Annual Renewal Forms:
Use the corresponding protocol form for the First, Second, or Third year of renewal.
Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Annual Progress Report for the First and Second Year (Updated 1/18)
Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Annual Progress Report for the Third Year (Updated 10/12)
Animal Resource Center (ARC) Forms
Can be accessed here.
Aquatic Species Forms
Can be accessed here.
Training Forms
Can be accessed here.
Additional Forms Which May be Required:
If you will be using hazardous chemicals to humans in your animal research:
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Blank for Highly Hazardous Chemicals Use can be accessed here
If you will be using radionuclides:
Animal Use of Radionuclides can be accessed here
If you will be generating or using recombinant DNA or synthetic nucleic acid molecules:
IBC Registration Form can be accessed here
If you will be using biological agents (such as bacteria, viruses and viral vectors, fungi, parasites, human cells, and/ or prions) or biological toxins (derived from living organisms):
IBC Registration Form can be accessed here
If you will be using transgenics/knockouts:
IBC Registration Form can be accessed here